Elizabeth Wallis is the new Program Manager for The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Wallis is replacing Trish Neal who has served in that position since last October when Neal and Sherry Munro, the board Secretary, took over managing The Civic. Wallis has a strong background in event management as well as running her own business. She has lived in The Dalles for several years and has a family connection to Rufus. Wallis assisted in the planning of the Civic’s BeerFest this past June. She will be coordinating the upcoming Bridal Fair in Feburary 2017. Neal is leaving The Dalles after four years and moving back to Alaska, while Munro will continue to volunteer at The Civic through at least the first of the year.